General Assembly 2021: How to Join Us

The UUA's annual gathering, General Assembly, is starting this week! And the UUHA will be there.

As attendees from all over gather to "worship, witness, learn, connect, and make policy for the Association through democratic process," We plan on holding brief sessions in GA's virtual Exhibition Hall every day. 

Join us on Zoom for Scheduled Events Here!

Daily UUHA Programming at General Assembly (All times are in Eastern Daylight Time):

  • Introductions to the UUHA (10:00am EDT, Thursday through Saturday)
    Meet our leaders and get to know our work a little better!
  • UUHA Q&A (1:00pm EDT, Thursday through Saturday)
    Have questions for us about the intersection of Humanism and Unitarian Universalism? Let's talk about it!
  • Humanism Today (3:00pm EDT Wednesday through Saturday)
    A forum to speak about central tenets of humanism, and vital & emerging topics that are central to our existence as UUs and Humanists. Topics change each day, and are listed below

Events will be hosted on Zoom (link here)

Humanism Today: Our Daily Topics

Wed. June 23rd, 3:00pm EDT - Humanism in Church: Resources and Practices
Do you have favorite readings and hymns that speak to a Humanist life-stance or are inclusive of the traditionally non-religious? Our UU Humanist tradition is rich with resources for celebration and reflection, and there are new directions to explore if we want to build a non-theistic vocabulary of reverence.

Thurs. June 24th, 3:00pm EDT - Humanist Meaning-Making
Some atheists, agnostics and Humanists embrace terms like “spirituality” and “religion” as meaningful to their understanding, while some don’t. But most agree that much meaning and inspiration can be derived from life without the supernatural. What sources of wonder, mystery and meaning inspire you?

Fri. June 25th, 3:00pm EDT - Science
In RE and/or Lifespan Learning UUs probably talk about science in our congregations more than most other religious communities. We often incorporate scientific learning in Religious Exploration, Lifespan Faith Development, or whatever term your community might use for educational programs. What are your favorite topics and resources that are meaningful and relevant for Humanists and all UUs? How can science programming help attract visitors and prospective members?

Sat. June 26th, 3:00pm EDT - Humanism and Justice Work
Why and how is working for social/environmental/racial/economic justice important to the Humanist life-stance? Do UU congregations provide an effective base of organizing and support for secular and non-religious folk to get involved in local service and activism? How do UUs and Humanists connect with coalitions that are often interfaith and/or more traditionally religious?

 

How to Join Us at General Assembly:

  • Register for GA: It's not too late! You can read more on how to attend online here.
  • GA's Participation Portal: GA is using Whova to host the conference online this year. Attendees can use the app on their devices or in their web browser. More information is here.
  • Join us on Zoom: We are allowing our members to join us on all of our events. JOIN US ON ZOOM HERE.

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"Doubt & Mystery: A Humanist Calendar" Edition of Religious Humanism Journal Available to Members Today!

We are pleased to announce the publication of our latest edition of the UUHA's official publication, the Journal of Religious Humanism. Paid UUHA members should receive a digital copy of the journal via email today.

Our latest issue of the journal is "Doubt and Mystery: A Humanist Calendar."

This issue explores one means of ritualizing those very human emotions—a calendar of humanist holidays—regular opportunities for exploring that difficult but worthwhile goal, linking our appreciation of the mysteries of life and of the Cosmos, with our natural skepticism.

 

Looking for more to read? Or maybe you can't become a member right now? Check out our journal archives, where we have nearly two decades' worth of essays and musings from some of the smartest voices in UU Humanism. (You need to log in to view.)

Please contact our editor, Roger Brewin, at rabrewin@aol.com, to:

  • Verify your membership status or report an issue in the delivery of your e-journal. (if you're not a member, become one this week!)
  • Offer commentary (critical, complementary or curious) about this issue
  • Suggest topics for future issues
  • Submit specific material for consideration

In Community,

Roger Brewin, UUHA Journal of Religious Humanism Editor

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SAVE THE DATE: The UUHA Annual Meeting

Dear UUHA Members,

Each year the Unitarian Universalist Humanist Association Board hosts the UUHA Annual Meeting. This is a vital opportunity for members to meet directly with UUHA leadership. Items on the Annual meeting agenda include, but are not limited to, elections for open UUHA Board positions, announcement of our UUHA Person of the Year, and a chance to brief members on programming and general updates.

Last year's online Annual Meeting was a smashing success, with UUHA members nationwide able to join and engage in member business from the safety and comfort of their own home. For this year's Annual Meeting, we plan to meet online once again.

The UUHA Annual Meeting will be held a next month via the Zoom Video Conference Application. Members will be able to log in or call in from the comfort of their home and attend the meeting fully online. Specific details about the meeting -- Log-in/Call-in information, agenda items, election ballots, possible Zoom training opportunities -- will be provided in advance of the meeting.

But for now, you can mark your calendars with some important general information:

  • What: The UUHA Annual Meeting
  • When: Saturday, July 10, 2021 -- 4:00pm Eastern Time (3:00pm Central)
  • Where: Zoom Meeting (download Zoom here)
  • Who: Intended for all members of the UUHA, but non-members interested in Humanism in a UU tradition are welcome to attend!

 

Again, stay tuned for more information. We will announce further details on the meeting here, on Facebook, on Twitter, and through our Email Newsletter (you can sign up at the right of our homepage).

We hope to see you on Zoom next month! In the mean time, watch this space for more updates, and be safe.

 

The Board of the Unitarian Universalist Humanist Association

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UUHA Earth Sunday Event - “Journey of the Universe” Film Screening

All are welcome to join the UUHA on Sunday, April 25, for a special online screening of Journey of the Universe, a unique odyssey of cosmic, biological and cultural evolution that offers insight and inspiration for our present ecological challenges.

UUHA Film Screening Event: Journey of the Universe

  • When: Sunday, April 25
  • Time: 4:00pm Eastern Time (3:00pm Central | 2:00pm Mountain | 1:00pm Pacific)
  • Length: 50 Minutes, followed by a post-film discussion moderated by UUHA Vice President James Witker
  • Where: Meeting on Zoom (Login Instructions Below)

In this course of this Emmy Award-winning film’s sweeping 50 minutes, Prof. Brian Swimme guides us on a scientific and spiritual Great Story, from the birth of the universe to the emergence of complex structures, from the dawn of life as we know it to the conscious present moment. The whole experience is framed by a single day on the Greek island of Samos, a historic locus of science and philosophy.

But different from purely scientific approaches, “Journey” is perhaps the first documentary to integrate the arts and humanities into the cosmic big picture. Decades in the making, it is based on the life’s work of the late Fr. Thomas Berry, renowned cultural historian and scholar of both science and religion, who prophetically outlined a New Story of the world that could unite humankind and guide us into a future of harmony with our imperiled home planet.

Journey of the Universe is currently celebrating its tenth anniversary, and since its premiere has grown into a multi-disciplinary project that now includes a prominent conversations series, online courses through the Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology, podcasts, and more. We will discuss and respond to the film as time allows, and we’ll also have a chance to learn about the resources that this larger project offers for UU Humanists and others interested in a worldview grounded in empirical knowledge and redolent with potential cultural and personal meaning.

Join Zoom Meeting:

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UPCOMING EVENT - Panel: "Does Humanism Have a Future in Unitarian Universalism?"

The UU Humanist Association is participating in an exciting discussion, hosted by the First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh, to discuss the place of Humanism in Unitarian Universalism. The event will be led by Rev. David Breeden of First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis, and the discussion will be Shared with UUHA President Leika Lewis-Cornwell.

 

Details and Registration information is below:

  • Date: Sunday, March 28, 2021
  • Time: 3:00pm Eastern Time (2:00pm Central Time)
  • Location: Zoom (Hosted by First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh)
  • Registration: Click here to register for the event while there is still space. You can also register here.

 

Presenter: Rev. Dr. David Breeden
Senior Minister, First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis
Respondent: Leika Lewis-Cornwell
President, Unitarian Universalist Humanist Association

 

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